Editorial
For plurality: On CSDS-Lokniti’s post-poll survey
For plurality: On CSDS-Lokniti’s post-poll survey
A drop in satisfaction levels with governance, the stagnating popularity of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the resilience of regional parties and the rejuvenation of the Congress party, and the fading of Hindutva for marginalised sections in the Hindi heartland.
Jun 12, 2024
POLITICS
Upper House passes Secured Transactions (First Amendment) Bill
Upper House passes Secured Transactions (First Amendment) Bi...
KATHMANDU, June 11: The National Assembly has unanimously passed the 'Secured Transactions (First Amendment) Bill, 2080'.
Jun 11, 2024
SOCIETY
175 commercial rentals of 13 schools in Kathmandu locked by KMC’s Education Department
175 commercial rentals of 13 schools in Kathmandu locked by...
KATHMANDU, June 11: The Education Department of Kathmandu Metropolitan City (KMC) locked 175 commercial rentals rented by 13 community schools on Monday.
Jun 11, 2024
SOCIETY
CIAA directs govt to investigate residency permits of MPs, and govt employees
CIAA directs govt to investigate residency permits of MPs, a...
KATHMANDU, June 11: The Commission for the Investigation of Abuse of Authority (CIAA) has directed the government to immediately investigate whether Members of Parliament (MPs), civil servants and public office holders have obtained foreign citizenships and residence permits. The CIAA issued this in...
Jun 11, 2024
SPORTS
Nepal facing Yemen tonight in FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifiers
Nepal facing Yemen tonight in FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifiers
KATHMANDU, June 11: Nepal will go head-to-head against Yemen in the final match of the second round of FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifiers tonight.
Jun 11, 2024
POLITICS
Various issues of public concern aired during HoR zero hour
Various issues of public concern aired during HoR zero hour
KATHMANDU, June 11: House of Representatives (HoR) members raised several pressing issues ranging from the rescue of mules following the snap of the cable of a suspension bridge over the Karnali River to a growing shortage of drinking water in the Terai-Madhesh region.
Jun 11, 2024
SPORTS
Nepal vs Sri Lanka: Nepal aims to keep Super 8 hopes alive
Nepal vs Sri Lanka: Nepal aims to keep Super 8 hopes alive
KATHMANDU, June 11: Nepal, under pressure in the ICC T20 World Cup, will have to overcome former champions Sri Lanka in the T20 World Cup on Wednesday to keep their Super 8 chances alive.
Jun 11, 2024
ECONOMY
NEPSE jumps 33.15 points, daily turnover hits Rs 5.55 billion
NEPSE jumps 33.15 points, daily turnover hits Rs 5.55 billio...
KATHMANDU, June 11: Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) on Tuesday surged 33.15 points to close at 2,115.24 points.
Jun 11, 2024
WORLD
Air pollution linked to 135 million premature deaths: Study
Air pollution linked to 135 million premature deaths: Study
SINGAPORE, June 11: Pollution from man-made emissions and other sources like wildfires have been linked to around 135 million premature deaths worldwide between 1980 and 2020, a Singapore university said Monday.
Jun 11, 2024
POLITICS
Neighborhood-First policy needs to reach grassroots: Shyam Saran
Neighborhood-First policy needs to reach grassroots: Shyam S...
KATHMANDU, June 11: Former Indian Foreign Secretary and Ambassador of India to Nepal, Shyam Saran, has said that there is the need for extending India's neighborhood-first policy to the grassroots level. He said that although India introduced this policy, it has yet to effectively reach the grassroo...
Jun 11, 2024